K-12
Turkey Tacos with Corn Salsa
Serving Size
Students will love these tacos, which feature corn salsa and plenty of herbs and spices in soft tortillas with sour cream.
Ingredients Show More
Ingredient
50 Portions
100 Portions
Tacos
Chili powder
50 Portions 1 tbsp.
100 Portions 2 tbsp.
Cumin, ground
50 Portions 1 tbsp.
100 Portions 2 tbsp.
Granulated garlic
50 Portions 1 tbsp.
100 Portions 2 tbsp.
Onion powder
50 Portions 1 tbsp.
100 Portions 2 tbsp.
Smoked paprika, ground
50 Portions 1 ½ tsp.
100 Portions 1 tbsp.
Oregano, dried leaves
50 Portions 1 ½ tsp.
100 Portions 1 tbsp.
Corn tortillas (at least 56 gm per 2)
50 Portions 5 lbs. 15 oz.
100 Portions 11 lbs. 14 oz.
Sour cream, light
50 Portions 2 cups 2 tbsp.
100 Portions 1 qt. ¼ cup
Corn Salsa
Corn, no salt added, frozen, USDA or Commercial
50 Portions 2 lbs. 4 oz.
100 Portions 4 lbs. 8 oz.
Tomato, diced, no salt added, canned, drained well, USDA or Commercial
50 Portions 2 lbs. 13 oz.
100 Portions 5 lbs. 10 oz.
Red onion, raw, ¼” diced
50 Portions 1 lb. 4 oz.
100 Portions 2 lbs. 8 oz.
Jalapeno peppers, seeds removed, small diced
50 Portions 12 oz.
100 Portions 1 lb. 8 oz.
Granulated garlic
50 Portions 1 tbsp.
100 Portions 2 tbsp.
Chipotle chili powder
50 Portions 1 tbsp.
100 Portions 2 tbsp.
Lime juice, bottled
50 Portions ½ cup
100 Portions 1 cup
Salt, table
50 Portions ½ tsp.
100 Portions 1 tsp.
Cilantro, fresh, chopped
50 Portions 3 oz.
100 Portions 6 oz.
Directions Show More
- Thaw turkey in the refrigerator two days before use. Thaw corn in the refrigerator one day before use.
- Drain tomatoes well. Place tomatoes in a perforated steamtable pan lined with a solid steamtable pan. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- To heat the turkey, place turkey and juices into 12” x 20” x 4” steamtable pans. Toss with chili powder, cumin, granulated garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika and oregano. Cover and steam for 30 minutes, or heat in the oven preheated to 350° F. Add 1 cup of water to each pan. Heat for 45-50 minutes.
- To prepare the corn salsa, in a 12” x 20” x 6” steamtable pan or a large bowl, toss thawed corn, drained tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno peppers, granulated garlic, chipotle chili powder, lime juice, salt and cilantro. (Note: Can be made one day before service).
- To heat the tortillas, place in steamtable pans and cover. Place in the warmer for 1 hour before service. (Note: Check to be sure they are covered tight enough to prevent them from drying out).
- To build the tacos, place 3 oz. spoodle (1.8 oz. weight) turkey medallions in the center of each tortilla. Top with 2 oz. perforated spoodle (1.5 oz. weight) corn salsa. Top with #100 scoop (2 tsp.) sour cream.
- Serve 2 tacos per serving.
CCP: Hold thawed turkey, corn and tomatoes at 40° F or lower. Heat turkey to 165° F or higher for 15 seconds and hold at 140° F or higher. Hold corn salsa at 40° F or lower.
Nutrients per Serving Show More
Calories 255 kcal
Saturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Total Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 48 mg
Calcium 140 mg
Total Dietary Fiber 4 g
Iron 2 mg
Sodium 502 mg
Sugars 1 g
Carbohydrate 35 g
Vitamin A 387 IU
Vitamin C 14 mg
Protein 23 g
Nutrients are based upon 1 portion size (2 Tacos with ½ cup corn salsa)
Component
Meat/Meat Alt 2 oz. eq.
Grain 1.75 oz. eq.
Vegetable ¼ cup
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